Not the most eloquent guy in the world, but I'm always extremely proud of athletes that make a public stance for LGBT equality. Putting his face out there in this light is ballsy in the current sports culture of the world, and for that I have even more respect for the Manimal.

If the nuggets had the same exposure as the Broncos in Denver he would be a household name. He is the all time career NCAA rebound leader, breaking the record that Tim Duncan held for almost two decades.